World - World; J. Janssonius - Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti Typus Geographicus - 1621-1650

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Janssonius's Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti Typus Geographicus is a mid seventeenth century world map in contemporary hand colour, showcasing climatic zones and baroque details.

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J. Janssonius, Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti Typus Geographicus.

Rare, beautifully old coloured map by J. Janssonius. It depicts the world as known to classical geographers, showing Europe, North Africa, and Asia divided into climatic zones and annotated in Latin. Richly decorated with cherubs, sea creatures, sailing ships, and baroque cartouches.

Amsterdam, 1650.

Dimensions: 45 x 50,8 cm (engraving), 50 x 60 cm (paper).
Good condition, middle fold restored, paper slightly browned and with a few small spots due to age.

Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!

J. Janssonius, Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti Typus Geographicus.

Rare, beautifully old coloured map by J. Janssonius. It depicts the world as known to classical geographers, showing Europe, North Africa, and Asia divided into climatic zones and annotated in Latin. Richly decorated with cherubs, sea creatures, sailing ships, and baroque cartouches.

Amsterdam, 1650.

Dimensions: 45 x 50,8 cm (engraving), 50 x 60 cm (paper).
Good condition, middle fold restored, paper slightly browned and with a few small spots due to age.

Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
World
Geographical specification
World
Map maker/ publisher
J. Janssonius
Map/ Book title
Orbis Terrarum Veteribus Cogniti Typus Geographicus
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Rare map of the World by J. Janssonius in original colour
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
50 cm
Width
60 cm
FranceVerified
1381
Objects sold
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